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UPDATED: 22 Jul 2010 GMT
  • Chargé d’Affaires Chuck Hunter 4th of July Reception

    On July 4th, the Embassy hosted a reception celebrating America's Independence Day. Chargé d’Affaires Chuck Hunter gave a speech on this occasion.

     
  • Idiom Events

    In June (24 and 26), the Information Resource Center at the American Embassy organized two events for subscribers to the weekly American Idiom SMS Program. To subscribe to this free program, please call 3391-4118 or send an email to ircdamas@state.gov

  • U.S. Condemns Bombings in Uganda

    Damaged chairs and tables amongst the debris strewn outside the restaurant "Ethiopian village" in Kampala, Uganda, Monday, July 12, 2010 after an explosion at the restaurant late Sunday (AP Images)

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Recent Cultural Events
Chen Lo and the Liberation Family

Chen Lo and the Liberation Family
Chen Lo and the Liberation Family, a New York-based hip hop group, performed and conducted workshops in Damascus and Aleppo and at Kalamoon University April 18-21. As the pictures below show, a great time was had by all!

Malek Jandali

Malek Jandali
Malek Jandali, a renowned Syrian-American concert pianist and native of Homs, shared his knowledge, skills and experience with his fellow Syrians. in PAS funded and coordinated Mr. Jandali’s performance at the St. Elian’s Cultural Festival in Homs on March 2....

HaviKoro

HaviKoro
HaviKoro, an American breakdance and hip hop group,performed at the Hamra Theater in Damascus on February 13th to an over-capacity crowd of around 700. HaviKoro appeared on stage with Syrian breakdancers, beatboxers and rappers throughout the show, which detailed the evolution of hip hop and breakdancing in America.

The Chris Byars Jazz Quartet

The Chris Byars Jazz Quartet
The Chris Byars Jazz Quartet made its third visit to Syria March 21-28. The group performed and conducted workshops in Damascus, Homs, Aleppo, and Latakia and at Kalamoon University. The group is hoping to make a fourth visit to Syria later this year!